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The Nature Conservancy in Oklahoma
Protecting Oklahoma for Future Generations
The Nature Conservancy has worked to conserve Oklahoma’s magnificent landscapes and unique biodiversity since 1986. Using a strategic, science-based planning process, called Conservation by Design, we identify landscapes that, if conserved, promise to conserve biodiversity over the long term. The Oklahoma Chapter owns or protects 12 preserves totaling almost 77,000 acres (120 square miles).
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The Tallgrass Prairie Preserve is the largest protected remnant of tallgrass prairie left on earth.
The J. T. Nickel Family Nature and Wildlife Preserve protects 17,000 acres of the Oklahoma Ozarks.
The Four Canyon Preserve protects 4,000 acres of mixed-grass prairie along the Canadian River.
A special acknowledgment to our 2011 Partners in Conservation.
2011 celebrated the 25th anniversary of The Nature Conservancy in Oklahoma
The Nature Conservancy uses a science-based process call "Conservation by Design".
Bison, Fire and the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve
Learn more about the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve and the bison it supports.
See a video about the annual bison roundup at the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve.
See a video about efforts to protect the tallgrass prairie.
The Latest in Oklahoma
Oka’ Yanahli Preserve
The Nature Conservancy dedicated it's newest nature preserve along Oklahoma's Blue River on March 31st. Funding from the Chickasaw Nation allowed the acquisition of the 490-acre preserve which will protect the waters of the Blue River system. The preserve was named Oka' Yanahli, meaning "flowing water" in Chickasaw. To find out more about the Blue River and the Oka'Yanahli Preserve click here. ►
A team of Oklahoma photographers and staff members of The Nature Conservancy of Oklahoma explored important components of the Illinois River watershed in a three-day photographic survey. Learn more ►
The Nature Conservancy celebrated its newest preserve on Oklahoma's Blue River today with a public dedication ceremony and unveiling of the official name. Learn more ►
BEWARE OF WHAT MAY BE IN THE BRUSH DURING SPRING CLEANUP - Tree-killing insects and diseases can be spread when disposing of yard waste. Learn more ►
The Nature Conservancy's Oklahoma Chapter is celebrating its newest preserve on Oklahoma’s Blue River by inviting the public to a dedication ceremony from 1-3pm on Saturday, March 31. Learn more ►
Chesapeake Energy Corporation presented a 2006 Ford Explorer to the Oklahoma Chapter of The Nature Conservancy. Learn more ►
2011 celebrated the 25th anniversary of The Nature Conservancy in Oklahoma. Learn more about our accomplishments in the 2011 Annual Report.
What is going on in Oklahoma? Check it out in the latest Notes From the Field!
The 2008 Grasslands Newsletter contains articles about windpower in Oklahoma and how work at Oklahoma's preserves is helping Columbia plan its conservation efforts.
Help Maintain Oklahoma's Preserves
If you have surplus equipment, you can help with the restoration and maintenance of Oklahoma's preserves! Click here for more information.
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